20th March 2026

Explanation - Statement 1 is incorrect. It supports the installation of small hydro projects (1-25 MW capacity each) with a total capacity 1,500 MW across the country. Its special focus is on hilly and North-Eastern states that hold high untapped potential. Time Period: FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. Key Features of Small Hydro Power Development Scheme — North East & Border Incentives: Higher central financial assistance (CFA) of 30% of cost, capped at ₹30 crore per project for North Eastern states and international border districts. General State Support: CFA of 20% of cost, capped at ₹20 crore per project for other states. DPR Pipeline: Allocation of ₹30 crore to support government agencies in preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for about 200 future projects. Employment Generation: Expected to create employment during construction, plus long-term roles in operations and maintenance. Indigenous Sourcing: Mandates 100% sourcing of plant and machinery from domestic manufacturers to boost the local industrial base. The initiative emphasises environment-friendly "run-of-the-river" technology that generates power directly from the natural flow of rivers without large dams, minimising displacement, deforestation and ecological disruption. Significance — SHP projects are environmentally sustainable, as they avoid large-scale land acquisition, deforestation, and displacement of communities.

Explanation - It aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India's growth story. Target — Developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. Implementation — BHAVYA will be implemented in partnership with states and private sector players. Features of Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna — Plug-and-Play Ecosystem: Provides ready-built factory sheds, testing labs, and underground utilities to enable industries to move from "intent to production" with speed. Infrastructure Scope: Covers core utilities, value-added facilities (warehousing), and social infrastructure such as worker housing. Connectivity & Logistics: Aligned with PM GatiShakti principles for seamless multimodal connectivity; external infrastructure support is provided up to 25% of the project cost. Sustainability Focus: Features green energy integration and a "no-dig" environment through integrated underground utility corridors for uninterrupted operations. Selection Process: Projects are selected via a challenge mode, prioritising states that implement investor-friendly reforms and effective single-window systems.

Explanation - The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions — Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) — that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state. ADCs have up to 30 members with a term of five years, and can make laws, rules and regulations with regard to land, forest, water, agriculture, village councils, health, sanitation, village and town-level policing, inheritance, marriage and divorce, social customs and mining, etc. The Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam is an exception with more than 40 members and the right to make laws on 39 issues. The Sixth Schedule applies to the Northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram (three Councils each), and Tripura (one Council).

Explanation - Statement 1 is incorrect. The PM POSHAN Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) is the restructured version of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, launched in 2021. It is one of the world's largest school nutrition programmes aimed at improving the nutritional status of children and enhancing school participation. The scheme is centrally sponsored, with funding shared between the Centre and States. The overall budget for PM POSHAN (2021-26) is over Rs. 1.3 lakh crore. The Centre bears a major share of the cost, while States contribute the remaining portion. School Nutrition Gardens promote locally grown vegetables and fruits. Nutritional Standards Achieved — Primary (Classes 1-5): 450 calories, 12 grams of protein. Upper Primary (Classes 6-8): 700 calories, 20 grams of protein.

Explanation - The PM POSHAN Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) is the restructured version of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, launched in 2021. It is one of the world's largest school nutrition programmes aimed at improving the nutritional status of children and enhancing school participation. Objectives — Improving nutritional levels among school children, Increasing enrolment, retention, and attendance in schools, Reducing dropout rates, especially among disadvantaged groups, Promoting social equity by encouraging children from different backgrounds to eat together. Coverage and Beneficiaries — The scheme currently provides one cooked meal per day to students of government and government-aided schools studying from Class 1 to Class 8. Components of the Scheme — Hot Cooked Meals: Nutritious meals prepared as per prescribed calorific and protein norms. Nutritional Standards: Meals designed to meet daily energy and protein requirements. Supplementary Nutrition: Inclusion of local and seasonal foods. School Nutrition Gardens: Promotion of locally grown vegetables and fruits. Monitoring Mechanisms: Use of technology for real-time monitoring and quality checks. Budget and Funding Pattern — The scheme is centrally sponsored, with funding shared between the Centre and States. The overall budget for PM POSHAN (2021-26) is over Rs. 1.3 lakh crore. Key Achievements — ~11.80 crore children are covered under the scheme. Around 100+ crore meals served per month. Nutritional Standards Achieved — Primary (Classes 1-5): 450 calories, 12 grams of protein. Upper Primary (Classes 6-8): 700 calories, 20 grams of protein.